Careers

Job Title: Holiday Club Assistant/Practitioner – Childcare, Seasonal,School Holidays

Duration: Full time and part time hours, seasonal work only
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kids Play Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering and St Albans.

Due to our continued success and expansion, we are looking to hire a Seasonal Childcare Practitioners to assist in covering during school holiday periods in our Milton Keynes based Nurseries and Holiday Clubs. You will be working across all ages, gaining lots of experience with children aged 0-11 years.
This position would be ideal work for someone studying their childcare qualifications and looking for relevant work experience during school/college/university holidays?

Ideally you will need to have obtained a minimum of a Level 2 Childcare related Qualification. (NVQ, Diploma etc…), with some work experience in a childcare environment.

Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioners – Early Years

Duration: Full time, 40hrs
Location: Neath Hill, Knowlhill, Wolverton Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, London and St Albans.
We now have some new opportunities available for qualified, full time Practitioners to join our Day Nurseries in Neath Hill, Knowlhill and Wolverton in Milton Keynes.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities and Duties
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.
Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for confident Nursery Practitioners, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and have experience in a similar role. You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.

Kids Play Childcare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Part time Nursery Cook

Location: Knowlhill, Milton Keynes

Duration: 9am-2pm

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering and St Albans.
We are currently looking for an experienced Cook to assist with all our nursery meal requirements. We are looking for someone to join us on a part time basis, working Monday to Friday from 9am-2pm. Please note this position is ALL YEAR ROUND, and not term time only.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Employee of the month
• Company awards ceremony every 2 years

Job Summary
We are looking for a part time cook, ideally with allergen experience, or a willingness to train to work 9-2 school hours Monday to Friday 52 weeks a year.
The role of the cook is to provide freshly prepared meals for children in our care with allergies and dietary preferences. They are to be solely responsible for the safe and hygienic management of their work station and the overall kitchen alongside three other team members.
The main qualities of a good chef are a natural warm personality and flexibility together with an understanding of the nutritional needs of children.
Accountable to:Kitchen chef Manager
Tasks and Accountabilities
• To have some knowledge of the 14 allergens and some experience in catering for allergen diets in a kitchen
• To prepare and present a freshly cooked lunchtime and tea time meal, including a dessert for children in our care with allergies and dietary requests and those who observe religious beliefs.
• All meals prepared for allergens and dietary requirement must be plated on the relevant colour plates, covered and labeled with child’s name and specific allergen
• Ensure that all meals provided are at a suitable temperature for the children’s consumption.
• To ensure that food is served promptly to each room/ site on time unless otherwise stated by the Kitchen Manager
• Allergen meals to be prepared in a designated area to prevent cross contamination and must be kept clean and maintained
• To adhere strictly to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
• Complete temperature checks and required record keeping in the kitchen
• Adhere to the company’s allergen policy
• Reporting equipment, maintenance problems to the Kitchen chef or Senior Manager
• To never allow children into the kitchen.
• Ensure that the kitchen is spotlessly clean at all times.
• Any other duties set by the Kitchen Chef Manager
• The ideal person will be a confident professional cook, having experience in a similar environment (Nursery/School/Retirement home etc). You will also have relevant catering qualifications.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Title: Lunchtime Assistant – Nursery, Childcare

Location: Knowlhill, Milton Keynes
Duration: 11am-4pm, Monday to Friday

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, London and St Albans. Due to continued success and growth, we are currently seeking a Lunchtime Assistant for our Childcare Hub in Knowlhill, Milton Keynes.
We are looking for someone reliable who can provide lunchtime cover for our full time Preschool staff (11am – 4pm Monday – Friday).
Your role will be to assist in the preparation of children’s meals, helping to feed the children where necessary, and cleaning and tidying away whilst also providing a general support function to your colleagues.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

You must be available between the hours or 11am-4pm, Monday to friday, all year round. Please note this is NOT a term time only position.
Required Skills
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal records bureau disclosure
• Previous professional childcare experience
• A passion for working with Children

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £7.70 to £8.61 /hour

Job Title: Pre-School Room Leader, Childcare, Early Years

Duration: Full time, Permanent

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, London and St Albans.
Due to continued success and expansion, we are looking for 2 qualified and experienced Preschool Room Leaders, one for our Little Chestnuts Day Nursery in Bletchley, and the other for our Brooksward Day Nursery in Neath Hill.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Roles and Responsibilities
• To take full day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
• To help maintain staff records and assist with appraisals and supervisions.
• To provide an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To establish, in conjunction with the childcare SENCO, individual programmes for any children with special needs.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure any injury or accident or suspicion of non accidental injury are recorded correctly or reported.
• To ensure a high standard of hygiene in relation to staff, children, equipment and surroundings.
• To ensure Kids play policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the nursery manager in striving to deliver an outstanding setting.
• Assist in the recruitment process for your allocated age group. Helping students and trainees to settle in and make a contribution to the assessment of the students and trainees performance and to ensure high standards are continually being met.
• To open and close the nursery alongside deputy and nursery manager
• Any other duties that maybe required

What are we looking for?:
We are looking for a confident Preschool Room Leader, or perhaps a Senior Practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career? You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to the our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS, and delivering planning, supporting and mentoring other staff and leading the team forward. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and ideally have experience in a similar role, either as a current Room Leader, or “stepping up” into the role when required.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00 to £21,000.00 /year

Job Title: Pre-School Room leader, Childcare, Early Years
Duration: Full time, Permanent

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, London and St Albans.
Due to continued success and expansion, we are looking for 2 qualified and experienced Preschool Room Leaders, one for our Little Chestnuts Day Nursery in Bletchley, and the other for our Brooksward Day Nursery in Neath Hill.
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Roles and Responsibilities
• To take full day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
• To help maintain staff records and assist with appraisals and supervisions.
• To provide an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To establish, in conjunction with the childcare SENCO, individual programmes for any children with special needs.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure any injury or accident or suspicion of non accidental injury are recorded correctly or reported.
• To ensure a high standard of hygiene in relation to staff, children, equipment and surroundings.
• To ensure Kids play policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the nursery manager in striving to deliver an outstanding setting.
• Assist in the recruitment process for your allocated age group. Helping students and trainees to settle in and make a contribution to the assessment of the students and trainees performance and to ensure high standards are continually being met.
• To open and close the nursery alongside deputy and nursery manager
• Any other duties that maybe required

What are we looking for?:
We are looking for a confident Preschool Room Leader, or perhaps a Senior Practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career? You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to the our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS, and delivering planning, supporting and mentoring other staff and leading the team forward. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and ideally have experience in a similar role, either as a current Room Leader, or “stepping up” into the role when required.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00 to £21,000.00 /year

No current vacancies.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioner, Early Years

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, St Albans and London.
Due to continued success and expansion, we are excited to announce that we expanding the team at our Mead Open Farm Day Nursery in Leighton Buzzard. There is a new vacancy available for an experienced Practitioner to join the team at this, unique farm based setting!
Working “down on the farm”, the children have access every day to all the Mead facilities, it really is a fabulous environment for them and our staff!
The benefits:
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Mead Open Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

We are looking for passionate, committed and reliable Early Years Practitioner, who are available to work on a full-time basis of 40-45 hours per week. Our nursery is open from 7:30am-6:30pm Monday to Friday, so you will need to me available for shift patterns between these hours.
Responsibilities:
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for you key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
What are we looking for?:
We are looking for a confident Nursery Practitioner, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and ideally have experience in a similar role.
Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Breakfast Assistant – Nursery, Early Years, Childcare

Leighton Buzzard, Beds

Since opening its doors in 2016, Mead Open Farm Day Nursery has become one of the most sought after settings in the area. As a purpose built environment, located on an idyllic farm setting, our facilities allow us to do much more than your average Nursery.

Due to continued success and expansion, we are now looking for a Breakfast assistant to be a helping hand to our Practitioners in our Nursery rooms. Hours are 7:30am-10:30amMonday to Friday.

Ideally you will have a recognised qualification in Childcare, and experience in a similar environment, though this is not essential. You must be reliable, and live within a commutable distance of the nursery.

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £7.83 to £8.61 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Lunchtime Assistant – Nursery, Childcare

11am-2pm, Monday to Friday, Leighton Buzzard, Beds

Due to continued success and growth, we have a brand new role available for a Lunchtime Assistant for our new Day Nursery at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard.

We are looking for someone reliable who can provide lunchtime cover for our full time Nursery Nurse staff (11am – 2pm Monday – Friday).

Your role will be to assist in the preparation of children’s meals, helping to feed the children where necessary, and cleaning and tidying away whilst also providing a general support function to your colleagues.

You must be available between the hours of 11am-2pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

Required Skills

• Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal records bureau disclosure
• Previous professional childcare experience
• A passion for working with Children

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £7.83 to £8.61 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Dinner Assistant – Nursery, Childcare

11am-2pm, Monday to Friday, Leighton Buzzard, Beds

Due to continued success and growth, we have a brand new role available for a Dinner Assistant for our new Day Nursery at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard.

We are looking for someone reliable who can provide lunchtime cover for our full time Nursery Nurse staff (3:30pm – 6:30pm Monday – Friday).

Your role will be to assist in the preparation of children’s meals, helping to feed the children where necessary, and cleaning and tidying away whilst also providing a general support function to your colleagues.

You must be available between the hours of 11am-2pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

Required Skills

• Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal records bureau disclosure
• Previous professional childcare experience
• A passion for working with Children

Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £7.83 to £8.61 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioner, Early Years

Duration: Monday – Friday 1pm-6:30pm, all year round

We opened our brand new day nursery at Mead Open Farm in Leighton Buzzard in April 2017, and due to popular demand, our new second building opened in March 2018! We now have part time opportunities available for an experienced Practitioner to join the team at our new, unique farm setting, working Monday to Fridays, 1pm-6:30pm!
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Mead Open Farm
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Responsibilities:
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for you key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5 years.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.

What are we looking for?:
We are looking for a confident Nursery Practitioner, who is looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to the our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities. You will be confident in all areas of the EYFS and implement accordingly. You will be qualified in Childcare to a minimum of Level 3, and ideally have experience in a similar role.
Due to the rural location, applicants with a full driving licence and their own transport would be preferred.
Mead Open Farm Day Nursery is to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioners – Early Years

Location: Knowlhill and Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Do you want to be a part of a National Day Nurseries Association, Winning Nursery & Pre School of 2018?

If so then we want to hear from you! We aren’t your “usual” childcare setting. We offer Forest Schooling for our over 3’s, a unique outdoors environment, and a roof terrace (including a pizza oven!)

We are expanding and have a unique position available to work across 2 of our Milton Keynes based Day Nurseries.

Working set hours of 9am-6pm, Monday to Friday, your mornings will be spent at our Knowlhill Day Nursery, working across all our rooms, with children from 0-5 years. In the afternoons, and during school holidays, you will be working at our Bletchley Day Nursery, running the After School and Holiday Club there. This really is a varied and exciting role, offering work opportunities with lots of different ages.

The benefits:

This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Company awards ceremony every 2 years

Responsibilities and Duties

• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the setting facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children. (Ages range from 6 weeks to 13 years dependent on setting).
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the setting.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for confident Practitioners, who are looking to get their teeth into a new challenge. You will be motivated to hit the ground running and add value to our fun and hard working team. You will thrive in a busy environment, and always be on hand with new ideas and activities.

You must be qualified in childcare to a minimum of level 3.

You must be available full time, 40 hours per week.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kids Play Childcare Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any employment is engaged. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In the event of candidates not being part of the DBS update service, Kids Play Childcare Group will pay for a new disclosure to be carried out, however employees will be responsible for payment to subscribe to the update service. Individuals must register within 14 days of the date of the disclosure, otherwise they must pay for a new disclosure to be done again.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £17,992.00 /year

Job Title: Seasonal Childcare Practitioners (May – September)

Job Title: Practitioner, Assistant, Nursery, Preschool, Play Work, Childcare, Holiday Club

Duration: Full time and part time hours, seasonal work only

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Kids Play Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering and St Albans.

Due to our continued success and expansion, we are looking to hire Seasonal Childcare Practitioners to assist in our Milton Keynes based Nurseries and Holiday Clubs from May – September 2019. We have both full and part time opportunities available.

You will be working across all ages, gaining lots of experience with children aged 0-11 years.

This position would be ideal work for University students studying their childcare qualifications and looking for relevant work experience during the Summer holiday?

Ideally you will need to have obtained a minimum of a Level 2 Childcare related Qualification. (NVQ, Diploma etc…), with some work experience in a childcare environment.

Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Salary: £7.70 to £8.61 /hour

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Duration: Permanent, Full time

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Are you a Deputy Manager? Looking to work for a more forward thinking company? Want more responsibility and recognition?

We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering, London and St Albans. Due to expansion and continued success, we are currently seeking a committed, experienced Childcare professional to assist the Manager in leading our established team at our Day Nursery in Bury St Edmunds.

This varied and challenging position is definitely for an experiencedChildcare Professional, working on a full time basis of 40 hours per week. We are looking for a strong, confident deputy, who will be able to “step up” and progress into the managers position.

The benefits
This role will be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding! We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
  • External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
  • Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
  • Free hot lunches every day
  • 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
  • Free uniform
  • NEST Pension scheme for all staff
  • Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
  • Annual awards ceremony*

The role

To develop and maintain the day to day organising and functionality of the room provisions, leading a team of Practitioners.To provide a happy safe, secure and stimulating environment in which the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development of the children is taken in to full account.To encourage the children to maintain and develop their own individuality and independence.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To take full day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the room facility.
• To help deal with staff records and help with appraisals.
• To be responsible for maintaining as close to possible the predicted occupancy levels.
• To provide an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the setting, which encourage independence, self-motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To establish, in conjunction with the childcare SENCO, individual programmes for any children with special needs.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the setting as confidential.
• To ensure any injury or accident or suspicion of non-accidental injury are recorded correctly or reported.
• To ensure a high standard of hygiene in relation to staff, children, equipment and surroundings.
• To ensure Kids play policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To ensure that the ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the nursery manager in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• To work within the set company budgets, support the manager in controlling monthly invoices and direct debits
• To manage the setting within the set standards in the absence of the nursery manager

Qualifications and Skills

• This post requires a minimum relevant level 3 qualification
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Satisfactory clearance of criminal records bureau
• Minimum of 3 years experience of working with children and families
• Experience of working with children within the age group of 0yrs to 5yrs
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
• Dealing with admin and record keeping
• Keeping and recording Budgets
• Empathy with children and can cater for individual needs

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,000.00 to £24,000.00 /year

Job Title: Holiday Club Assistant/Practitioner – Childcare, Seasonal, School Holidays

Duration:Full time and part time hours, seasonal work only

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Kids Play Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. We are the fastest growing childcare provider in the South East, with 7 sites in Milton Keynes, as well as venues in Bury St Edmunds, Leighton Buzzard, Kettering and St Albans.

Due to our continued success and expansion, we are looking to hire a Seasonal Childcare Practitioners to assist in covering during school holiday periods in our Milton Keynes based Nurseries and Holiday Clubs. You will be working across all ages, gaining lots of experience with children aged 0-11 years.

This position would be ideal work for someone studying their childcare qualifications and looking for relevant work experience during school/college/university holidays?

Ideally you will need to have obtained a minimum of a Level 2 Childcare related Qualification. (NVQ, Diploma etc…), with some work experience in a childcare environment.

Kids Play Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

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Early Years Practitioner – Nursery – Full Time

Location: London Colney, nr St Albans

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Due to the continued success at Willows Farm Day Nursery we are extending our facilities and are now looking for a Level 2/3 qualified Early Years Nursery Practitioner to join our Preschool team, working on a full time basis with children aged 3-4 years old.
We are looking for passionate, committed and reliable Early Years Practitioner, who are available to work on a full-time basis of 40-45 hours per week.
Our nursery is open from 7am-7pm Monday to Friday, so you will need to me available for shift patterns between these hours.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Willows Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Roles and Responsibilities
• To support the day to day responsibility for the efficient running of the nursery facility.
• To ensure that developmental records for your key group are kept up to date.
• To support your colleagues and work as part of a team in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for all children.
• To assist in the development of an attractive stimulating range of equipment, activities and displays relevant to the age and needs of the children in the nursery, which encourage independence, self-motivation and eagerness to learn.
• To treat information of matters relating to the work within the nursery as confidential.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintaining adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the nursery.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• To help support the management team to ensure that the Ofsted standards including EYFS is followed at all times.
• To support the management team in striving to deliver an outstanding setting
• Any other duties that may be required.

Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Holiday Club Assistant – Seasonal, All school holidays!
Location: London Colney, nr St Albans

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Due to continued success and expansion, we are now looking for Holiday Club Practitioner to join both our Holiday club, and our Nursery rooms on a seasonal contract, to provide cover during all school holidays.
This is an amazing and unique opportunity to gain some fantastic experience, working with children aged 3-12 years, in a wonderful farm based setting.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Willows Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony
We operate during all school holidays: February, Easter, May, Summer, October and Christmas.
Ideally you will have a recognised qualification in Childcare, and experience in a similar environment.
This position would be ideal for a college or university student studying childcare, and would provide great experience for your CV. Or a term time only teacher looking to earn an additional income during holidays?
You must be reliable, and live within a commutable distance of the nursery. Pay rate will be dependant on qualification level. Due to location, applicants with a full UK driving licence and transport are preferred.
Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Bank Staff – Early Years Practitioner – Flexible

Location: London Colney, Nr St Albans

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Due to continued success and expansion, we are now looking for Bank Early Years Practitioners to join our Nursery rooms on a flexible, 20 hours per week Bank Staff contract, covering staff holidays/sickness etc. This will allow full flexibility as you are only contracted to 20 hours per week.
Ideally you will have a recognised qualification in Childcare, however it is essential you have experience in a similar environment.
Working in this unique environment, the role will be challenging and extremely rewarding!
We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Free annual family pass to Willows Farm (for up to 5 people)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• Annual awards ceremony

Since opening its doors in 2013, Willows Farm Day Nursery has become one of the most sought after settings in the area. As a purpose built environment, located on an idyllic farm setting, our facilities allow us to do much more than your average Nursery.
You must be reliable, flexible and live within a commutable distance of the nursery.
Willows Farm Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Job Title: Breakfast and Lunchtime Assistant – Nursery, Childcare, Early Years

Part time, permanent

Topsy Turvy World houses a multi-level maze of tunnels, climbs, drops, slides and ball cannons providing endless energetic entertainment for children up to the age of twelve and accompanying adults. In Easter 2014 we opened our onsite nursery and due to continued success, we are now looking for a Breakfast and Lunchtime Assistant to join our nursery, working with children aged 0-5 years.

We require someone from 7:30am-2:30pm Monday to Friday, ALL YEAR ROUND

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• A company awards ceremony every 2 years

Responsibilities and Duties

• To supervise and care for children under the direction of the nursery practitioners during breakfast and while staff have lunch breaks.
• To work in partnership with the nursery practitioners in supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development.
• To help to serve breakfast and lunch, support the children during meals and clear dishes, cups/beakers and cutlery once meal is finished.
• To make sure that any food on the floor and tables is cleared away as soon as the children finish meals.
• To help to tidy away resources as required by nursery practitioners.
• To ensure that the manager’s policies and procedures are followed at all times and to ensure that Ofsted standards are followed.
• To work as part of a team in providing safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged from birth to 4.5 years.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintain adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the nursery.
• To assist the manager in ensuring the company’s equal opportunity policy is adhered to.
• To treat information of matters relating to work within the setting as confidential.
• Any other duties in regards to the setting.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ideally a recognised childcare qualification level 2 or above
• Ideally some previous experience working in childcare
• A real passion for working with children
• A strong command of the English language
• Flexibility and punctuality

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Topsy Turvy Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £8.33 to £9.20 /hour

Job Title: Dinner Assistant – Nursery, Childcare, Early Years

Part time, permanent

Topsy Turvy World houses a multi-level maze of tunnels, climbs, drops, slides and ball cannons providing endless energetic entertainment for children up to the age of twelve and accompanying adults. In Easter 2014 we opened our onsite nursery and due to continued success, we are now looking for a Dinner Assistant to join our nursery, working with children aged 0-5 years.

We require someone from 4-7pm Monday to Friday, ALL YEAR ROUND

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including:

• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• A company awards ceremony every 2 years

Responsibilities and Duties

• To supervise and care for children under the direction of the nursery practitioners during dinner.
• To work in partnership with the nursery practitioners in supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development.
• To help to serve dinner, support the children during meals and clear dishes, cups/beakers and cutlery once meal is finished.
• To make sure that any food on the floor and tables is cleared away as soon as the children finish meals.
• To help to tidy away resources as required by nursery practitioners.
• To ensure that the manager’s policies and procedures are followed at all times and to ensure that Ofsted standards are followed.
• To work as part of a team in providing safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged from birth to 4.5 years.
• To ensure the highest standards of safety, hygiene and welfare whilst maintain adequate supervision of the conduct of the children attending the nursery.
• To assist the manager in ensuring the company’s equal opportunity policy is adhered to.
• To treat information of matters relating to work within the setting as confidential.
• Any other duties in regards to the setting.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ideally a recognised childcare qualification level 2 or above
• Ideally some previous experience working in childcare
• A real passion for working with children
• A strong command of the English language
• Flexibility and punctuality

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Topsy Turvy Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £8.33 to £9.20 /hour

Job Title: Nursery Nurse, Childcare Practitioner – Early Years, Bank Staff

Duration: Guaranteed 16 hours per week

Location: Brent Cross

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.

Topsy Turvy World houses a multi-level maze of tunnels, climbs, drops, slides and ball cannons providing endless energetic entertainment for children up to the age of twelve and accompanying adults. In Easter 2014 we opened our onsite nursery and due to continued success, we are now looking for Practitioners to work with us on a flexible Bank Staff basis. We are looking for people who can be flexible to work various shifts.You will be guaranteed a minimum of 16 hours per week. You must be available around our opening hours of 7am-7pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits
• 50% off childcare (including Holiday Camp)
• Over 800 offers for high street discounts with popular retailers to include cinemas, restaurants and theme parks.
• External 24 hour helpline with counsellors for any issues you want to discuss.
• Access to 18 training courses including Child Protection and ongoing training and development
• Free hot lunches every day
• 28 days annual holiday, after 2 years of service these increase by 1 day per year, up to 33 days holiday!
• Free uniform
• NEST Pension scheme for all staff
• Monthly staff lottery and employee of the month
• A company awards ceremony every 2 years
Responsibilities and Duties
To provide a happy safe, secure and stimulating environment in which the physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development of the children is taken in to full account. To encourage the children to maintain and develop their own individuality and independence.
Qualifications and Skills
• A recognised qualification in Childcare and Development, ideally level 3 or above
• Practical experience within a similar environment, and a passion for children and childcare
Topsy Turvy Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Apply now by completing this form and email your CV and covering letter to Lucy Horwood.